FIFA holds firm on Folarin Balogun-inspired World Cup appeal without Trump's involvement

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇧🇪🇺🇸 FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.

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Belgium's Folarin Balogun appeal REJECTED by FIFA, clearing path for USA star to play World Cup game after Trump's intervention

Belgium's Folarin Balogun appeal REJECTED by FIFA, clearing path for USA star to play World Cup game after Trump's intervention

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun

The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...

FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup

FIFA has swiftly rejected an appeal from Belgium’s soccer federation (RFBA) over Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, saying that the federation was “not a party to the proceedings.” There has been a growing firestorm over FIFA’s last-minute decision to allow U.S. forward Balogun to play in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, []...Click to read more

Marco Rubio Calls On FIFA To Appeal Red Card Shown To Folarin Balogun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has formally demanded that FIFA pursue an appeal following the controversial red card shown to U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun. The dismissal has drawn significant attention and sparked debate among soccer fans, officials, and commentators across the country. Balogun, who has been a key attacking figure for the [] The post Marco Rubio Calls On FIFA To Appeal Red Card Shown To Folarin Balogun appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash

FIFA have confirmed that USA striker, Folarin Balogun, is available for selection when they face Belgium in the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup. The world football governing body, in a shock decision, overruled Balogun’s red card. The sending off during the 2-0 win over Bosnia Herzegovina carried a mandatory one-match ban. Balogun was [] 2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash

Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama

Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has sparked international outrage after reports confirmed he intervened in the World Cup.It began after Team USA superstar Folarin Balogun was handed a red card in the second half of the July 1 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after clashing with an opposing player’s foot. As a result, he was ejected from the game and given a one-game suspension. At the time, FIFA said that the referee’s call was final and could not be overturned or appealed. “I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don’t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair, just due to it not being intentional,” Balogun told reporters on Friday.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to the reversal of team USA's Balogun red card suspension.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/br3zhxofoa/@disclosetvDisclose.tvBelgium loses appeal of Balogun eligibility after Trump defends intervention with FIFABreaking news from around the world.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump thanks FIFA after Balogun cleared to play for US in RO16 clash against Belgium

Washington DC [US], July 6 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed FIFA's decision to make striker Folarin Balogun available for the co-hosts' FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Belgium, thanking world football's governing body after the suspension was lifted.Reacting shortly after FIFA confirmed its decision, Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a

Belgium's soccer federation 'astonished' that FIFA allows USMNT's Folarin Balogun to play after red card

Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday afternoon.

Trump admits to asking FIFA president for review of controversial red card against Balogun

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally reached out to FIFA after U.S. striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card that initially would have sidelined him for the Americans’ Round of 16 match, arguing Wednesday’s play against Bosnia and Herzegovina never warranted an ejection. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he []

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup

The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals. #FolarinBalogun #FIFA #WorldCup #USA #Belgium

FIFA suspends red card for US striker after Trump’s request

As the World Cup moves into its final stages, Belgium’s appeal has been rejected by FIFA, after the organisation lifted a ban on a US player following Donald Trump's request. Millions have reacted angrily to what they call a controversial decision to overturn the red card. FIFA's president defended the move, saying the organisation’s judicial bodies are independent. Candice Cole reports.

The Reactions to FIFA Getting the Trump Card on Folarin Balogun's Red Card Are Amazing

The Reactions to FIFA Getting the Trump Card on Folarin Balogun's Red Card Are Amazing

World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live

All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email usAndrew Giuliani, head of the White House’s World Cup taskforce, has defended Donald Trump’s lobbying of Fifa to lift the suspension of US player Folarin Balogun for Monday’s game against Belgium.The US president claimed that Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who showed Balogun a red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was “a little bit suspect, if you check his past”. This was apparently a reference to a match-fixing investigation by Brazil’s senate in 2024 that examined how referees were assigned to games but did not accuse Claus of wrongdoing. Continue reading...

World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun eligible to play for USA against Belgium after FIFA suspends red card ban

The striker has scored three times at this summer's tournament

Solbakken kecam keputusan FIFA

EAST RUTHERFORD: Jurulatih Norway, Stale Solbakken menyifatkan keputusan Persekutuan Bola Sepak Antarabangsa (FIFA) membenarkan penyerang Amerika Syarikat (AS), Folarin Balogun terlepas daripada penggantungan satu perlawanan selepas dilayangkan kad merah sebagai satu kesilapan besar yang boleh menjejaskan kredibiliti badan induk dunia itu. Solbakken meluahkan rasa tidak puas hati itu selepas Norway mengejutkan juara lima kali, Brazil, ... Read more The post Solbakken kecam keputusan FIFA appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Trump hails FIFA's Balogun call, Belgium 'astonished'

FIFA's decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the United States' World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium has been welcomed by Donald Trump, while the Belgian Football Association said it was astonished and investigating all potential options.

FIFA Scandal: Former referees question different fates of Balogun, Quansah

NEW YORK: FIFA’s handling ‌of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while US striker Folarin Balogun avoided an immediate ban for a similar ​challenge. That has left former international referees unable to reconcile the two decisions. Quansah was sent off in England’s last-16 victory over Mexico after a video review deemed his sliding studs-up challenge serious foul play. He was later handed a two-match ban that England’s Football Association said it could not appeal.

‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy

For Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it emerged that Donald Trump had lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned, Belgium – and other nations – were outraged: Uefa called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.

FIFA bows to Trump's demands and drops suspension of US player

FIFA has bowed to US President Donald Trump by reversing the controversial red-card ban for star player Folarin Balogun. US national team striker Folarin Balogun received a one-game ban during the round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after awkwardly stepping on one of their players’ ankles. Balogun was set to miss the round of 16 match this week, and the decision was originally not subject to appeal or review. Trump stepped in by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the week to get a review to retract the red-card suspension. The President’s call worked, marking a major win for Team USA as the red card ban was overturned.

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions

With the integrity of Fifa and the World Cup under attack from European football leaders, Fifa President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from US President Donald Trump before US forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later on Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the US match against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest. Trump called Infantino after the match with Bosnia to plead his case to overturn the call and Fifa...

FIFA denies Belgium’s appeal to overturn Balogun decision

FIFA denies Belgium’s appeal to overturn Balogun decision SEO Description: Hours ahead of a consequential World Cup knockout match, FIFA has denied Belgium’s ability to appeal the overturned decision on US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card. CNN’s Coy Wire reports.

Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’

After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium

Solbakken criticizes FIFA over Balogun decision: Goes against the idea of the game

Solbakken criticizes FIFA over Balogun decision: Goes against the idea of the game

FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants

Reversing a red card against U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun isn’t FIFA’s only unusual concession to Trump. The post FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup

For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump. But in an extraordinary twist following an appeal from the president, star US goal-scorer Folarin Balogun will play in the knockout clash with Belgium on Monday, despite being sent off The post Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Folarin Balogun Leaves The World Cup A Star, Red Card Controversy And All

Folarin Balogun was the USA's breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Being at the center of an international incident doesn't change that.

Balogun eligible for World Cup after Trump calls Infantino and FIFA tosses Belgium’s appeal

The saga that started with two players fighting for a ball has enveloped the White House and FIFA and cast a pall over the U.S. match Monday night. The post Balogun eligible for World Cup after Trump calls Infantino and FIFA tosses Belgium’s appeal appeared first on MS NOW.

FIFA defends Balogun ruling despite concerns over World Cup's integrity

FIFA’s decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has reignited a global debate over political influence in sport and the independence of football's governing bodies.

🚨 FIFA hits back at criticism: Balogun's red card wasn't revoked

After the controversy following Folarin Balogun’s presence in USA-Belgium, despite the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA released a lengthy statement to clarify the reasons b...

FIFA suspends Balogan suspension

In addition to a general World Cup open thread, I assume people will want to discuss this: Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, FIFA has confirmed. The 25-year-old striker received a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday [] The post FIFA suspends Balogan suspension appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card – Source

U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA ​President Gianni Infantino ‌earlier this week to ask the soccer governing body ​to review a ​red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, ​according to a source ​briefed on the call. FIFA announced on Sunday that Balogun would ​be eligible to ​play for the U.S. in Monday’s ‌knockout game []

One Phone Call, One Vanishing Red Card — The Balogun Scandal

A red card. A phone call. A striker cleared to play. Al Jazeera's Basel Ghazoghli (@baselgazi) breaks down how the White House helped Folarin Balogun stay in the World Cup. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial

FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.

Trump’s World Cup Scandal and the Business of U.S. Imperialism

The decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension following a call from Donald Trump shows how this World Cup is functioning as a gigantic image-washing operation for the U.S. government and for the economic interests that benefit from the spectacle. The post Trump’s World Cup Scandal and the Business of U.S. Imperialism appeared first on Left Voice.

Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision is ‘inadmissible’, says FIFA

FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium's football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was inadmissible. The post Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision is ‘inadmissible’, says FIFA appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump Thanks FIFA For Reversing ’Great Injustice’ As European Rivals Rage At World Cup

President Donald Trump offered his thanks to FIFA — while Belgian officials fume and vow to evaluate “all potential options” — after the organization lifted a one-game suspension for U.S. star-striker Folarin Balogun. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his thanks, saying, “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and ...

Norway coach says red-card controversy 'about FIFA,' not Trump

Norway's soccer coach Stale Solbakken said the controversy over U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban suspension is not "about Donald Trump" but rather "about FIFA," after Trump called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the decision. #norway #belgium #trump #fifaworldcup #redcard 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. The person did not have details to share about [] The post White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

President Trump asked FIFA's Infantino to review US forward Folarin Balogun's red card, sources say

President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, according to ABC News sources. Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play against Belgium.